KONDOA Posted 10 September , 2004 Share Posted 10 September , 2004 I have a reference in a war diary that describes the formation of a: Howitzer 5" B.L Brigade (38th). What does the B.L stand for - Breech Loaded?? Any ideas chaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger Posted 10 September , 2004 Share Posted 10 September , 2004 What does the B.L stand for - Breech Loaded?? Any ideas chaps From the book already quoted, correct. and it looks like it's already paid for itself Roger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KONDOA Posted 10 September , 2004 Author Share Posted 10 September , 2004 Thank you Roger, Didnt catch which Book but Ill search posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger Posted 10 September , 2004 Share Posted 10 September , 2004 The 5" Howitzer one, by the time you see this you will have found it hopefully! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry_Reeves Posted 10 September , 2004 Share Posted 10 September , 2004 I suppose I am being a bit pedantic here, but it is actually breech loading. Terry Reeves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger Posted 10 September , 2004 Share Posted 10 September , 2004 Sorry about that, you are right Terry, the exitement of bragging to my wife about the benefits of buying another new book this month addled my brain for a few minutes. Roger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon R Posted 10 September , 2004 Share Posted 10 September , 2004 Yep, 5" breech loading i.e. not a quick firing artillery piece. Replaced by 4.5" howitzers. Don't know when they became defunct off-hand. They don't seem to have been much kop, equipped the TF to 1916-ish. (I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnreed Posted 10 September , 2004 Share Posted 10 September , 2004 The 5in BL remained in service until 1919. In 1916 60 of these equipments were given to Russia. Limited range 4800 yds. It was the first Breech Loading Field Howitzer of the Britsh Army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KONDOA Posted 10 September , 2004 Author Share Posted 10 September , 2004 Thanks to all for the info, much appreciated as always. Where else were they used?? Sudan??? Boar War???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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